Addie, the co-owner (her husband has primary ownership), at a past event, in which tickets were sold, coerced me into buying two highly expensive Steiff limited edition bears. After the event, in which my entire immediate family and I attended - were about to leave as event was over. Because I'd known Addie for a long time, and to me it was more like a party get together for Steiff lovers - I wanted to pay my respects and properly say bye. She was at the time behind a table with a line of 15+ ppl waiting to pay for their items. I had bought one item that day. I was one of the first in line to pay - but Addie asked me to wait, and my little sister was with me at the time as well - in line. Addie said she "had something for you and your sister.". My father was in a rush to leave - but I waited patiently. Addie then handed my sister and me 2 boxes. I replied, "Oh no Addie, I cannot pay for these right now - I cannot take them.". She then replied, "No-it's okay - take it.". To which point, I accepted them as gifts and profusely thanked her. I was shocked but exhilarated. I thought maybe this is being for a loyal customer the last several years, creating a Yelp review for her and always purchasing Steiff from her for gifts, etc. Little did I know this was a way of coercing me to buying 2 items I was not ready to purchase and did not come to purchase at event that day. Very sneaky trick, and sales greed at it's lowest form. Needless to say, I've cut all ties with this business. Really sad because now I have to go elsewhere for whatever Steiff related gifts I now purchase - it could've been all with her business, but her shadiness made it all sour. read more